Iconic reality show Big Brother Australia is set to return to Channel 10 in an explosive way on November 9, for a 16th season that promises to be “unfiltered” and “unmissable.”
Big Brother Australia first premiered back in 2001, running for a total of eight seasons before the series wrapped up in 2008.
Channel Nine then revived the show in 2012 and aired it for a total of three seasons, before it moved to Channel Seven for five seasons, before it was cancelled in 2024 due to low ratings.
However, Network 10 confirmed on September 16, 2024, that the show was returning once again with a fresh lease of life, with new host Mel Tracina at the helm.
Scroll on for everything you need to know about the new season of Big Brother Australia
Is Big Brother Australia returning in 2025?
Yes, Big Brother is returning to Australian screens in 2025 for a 16th season!
Channel 10 has promised that the show will be returning to its original format, with live evictions, nominations, and 24/7 livestreaming.
Big Brother Uncut, however, will not be returning. Find out why here.
Who is the voice of Big Brother Australia?
While there were rumours that Leon Murray (who voiced Big Brother in 2008 and from 2012 to 2014) would return, Channel 10 has since confirmed that the OG voice of Big Brother Australia, Mike Goldman, will instead be calling housemates to the diary room.
Who are the Big Brother Australia 2025 housemates?
After receiving more than 20,000 applications from eager Aussies wanting to become a Big Brother housemate, producers have since whittled down this number to just 12.
You can meet the cast of Big Brother Australia season 16 here.
Who is hosting Big Brother Australia in 2025?
As confirmed at the Upfronts event in 2024, Big Brother will be hosted by Mel, the resident cultural correspondent on The Cheap Seats.
“I was one of the millions of Aussies captivated by Big Brother when it launched on Channel 10 in the early noughties,” the star said in a statement at the time.
“The show has such a loyal and passionate fan base, and I am excited to help bring back the show’s original spirit (minus the flip phones and bum dancing).”
Speaking on the upcoming reboot, Mel confirmed that in addition to the return of live nominations and evictions, the Big Brother house will also be live-streamed 24/7.
“[That’s] what’s so good about this live stream element. You don’t have to worry about getting a bad edit, or being the ‘season villain’, because viewers can log in at any time and see what the [housemates] are up to,” she later shared with the Daily Mail.
Speaking to The Watchlist, Mel also said the show’s memorable moments “can’t be forced”.
“It’s got to be organic – and I hope that it’s one that the housemates don’t even realise is a catchphrase until they leave.”
Where will Big Brother Australia 2025 be filmed?
Want to know where the new Big Brother house in Australia is for 2025? Desperate to find out if Big Brother is coming back to Dreamworld?
The iconic pink Big Brother Australia house, located at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, sat empty and fell into a state of disrepair for five years after season 14 wrapped filming in 2014. After being the target of vandals and arsonists, it was ultimately demolished in 2019.
The rebooted seasons (2020 – 2023) on Channel Seven were then filmed in a new house in the White Pavilion at Sydney Olympic Park, which has also since been dismantled.
After speculation that it would return to Dreamworld with the network change, 10 finally confirmed that the rumours were true!
“ICYMI, @mel_tracina went on a cheeky little holiday to visit @BigBrotherAU at @DreamworldAU… Safe to say, we’re happy to have Big Brother home 👁️,” the network revealed in an Instagram post in September.
In the post, there was a postcard from Mel that read: “Guess what?! Big Brother is coming back to Dreamworld AND back to its home on 10!! Can’t wait for you to see what’s in store.”
Just days before the premiere, Big Brother then gave fans a first look at the newly resurrected Dreamworld set in an Instagram video.
Where can I watch Big Brother Australia?
Network 10 has confirmed that all episodes of Big Brother Australia season 16 will air on November 9 at 7pm on Channel 10 and 10Play.
